The city of Muskogee, Oklahoma, continues to mourn the tragic death of 21-year-old Ashton Wright, whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. On the night of March 31, 2025, Ashton was found brutally injured on East Okmulgee near Frankfort. Emergency responders rushed him to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, he later succumbed to his injuries. What followed was an agonizing seven-week investigation—an intensive effort by police to track down those responsible for the young man’s death.
Now, nearly two months later, justice is beginning to take shape. Authorities have announced the arrest of two suspects: 20-year-old Terrance Tunley and 19-year-old Kyren Boulware. Both men are currently in custody and face serious charges connected to Ashton Wright’s killing. Their apprehension marks a critical step forward in a case that has left a family shattered and a community searching for answers.
A Beloved Son, Brother, and Father
Ashton Wright was more than just a name in a police report. He was a father, a brother, a son—a young man with a future still unfolding. Loved ones describe him as caring, charismatic, and full of potential. Tragically, his three-year-old son will now grow up without his father’s presence, guidance, or love. A 16-year-old sister must navigate her teen years having lost not just a sibling, but a lifelong protector and role model.
The heartbreak reverberates beyond the immediate family. Friends, neighbors, and community members who knew Ashton are left grappling with the senselessness of the violence that took him. The pain is raw and real, a wound that time may never fully heal.
The Long Road to Justice
Following the attack on March 31, police launched a detailed and determined investigation. For seven long weeks, detectives chased leads, reviewed surveillance footage, interviewed witnesses, and followed up on every tip that came in. The case remained unsolved for weeks, stoking frustration and fear in a community desperate for answers.
The recent arrests of Tunley and Boulware have provided some measure of closure, but many questions remain. What led to this brutal act? Why did a young man with so much promise become the target of such violence? Authorities have yet to release many details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
A Community in Mourning
The loss of Ashton Wright is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be—and how deeply violence scars the people left behind. His name now joins a growing list of young lives ended too soon by tragedy. In Muskogee and across Oklahoma, residents are demanding change, safety, and a renewed commitment to preventing such loss in the future.
As legal proceedings move forward, the focus remains on supporting Ashton’s family. The community has rallied around them with donations, messages of support, and memorials in his honor. Still, no amount of support can fill the void left by a young man taken far too soon.
To Ashton’s loved ones—his son, his sister, his parents—we offer our deepest sympathy. May your strength carry you through the darkest days, and may justice for Ashton bring some measure of peace.